Suspect Questioned In Slaying Of Hillside Brother And Sister

November 26, 1985

Hillside police said Monday night that they were questioning a suspect in connection with the deaths of a 9-year-old Hillside boy and his 16-year-old sister.

The victims were identified by the Cook County medical examiner`s office as John and Grace Narcatonte, of 418 Bellwood Ave., Hillside. They were discovered between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Monday by a family member, according to neighbors.

Police declined to comment Monday night except to say that prosecutors from the Cook County state`s attorney`s office were questioning the suspect, described only as a young adult male.

Sources said the children had just returned from school when they were fatally shot.

Grace attended Proviso West High School at South Wolf Road and Harrison Avenue in Hillside. John was enrolled at Lincoln Primary School, 3519 Wilcox Ave., in Bellwood.